Subject Guides - General Research

Online Encyclopedia

Encyclopedia BritannicaThe Definitive general knowledge encyclopedia and the oldest English language encyclopedia still in production. Provides comprehensive coverage of all major subject areas along with recommended web resources.

Additional Reference Sources

Points of ViewResearch guides and position papers providing opposing viewpoints on current issues, organized under a wide range of subjects to assist students in understanding the full scope of controversial issues and developing critical thinking skills.

Key Databases

OmniFile Full Text Mega2,300 full-text journals and magazines, most with abstracts and some with audio versions. Over 1,900 peer-reviewed journals. Wide range of subjects. Publications back to 1982.

ProQuest Research LibrarySearch 4,000 periodicals, over 65% available in full text. Database covers range of scholarly, trade and popular publications. Covers a wide range of subjects; can limit to one or two of its 15 subject modules. Some publications date back to 1971.

Newspaper Articles

Newspapers OnlineThis page provides links and coverage dates for key local and national newspapers. If you don't need an article from a specific paper, try searching one of the news aggregator databases listed, or browse additional news sources online.

Other Resources

Google ScholarIndex to scholarly materials, books, journal articles, dissertations, theses, and conference papers, on a wide variety of subjects found on the internet. Access Google Scholar from our webpage for links to full text from our databases.

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